Wyze Expands Smart Home Portfolio with Palm Lock

Wyze has entered the smart lock market with the Palm Lock, a device that uses hand‑scanning biometric technology to read the unique vein pattern beneath a user’s skin. Homeowners simply hover their hand in front of the reader, allowing the lock to recognize the user and disengage. Wyze promotes this method as faster than traditional fingerprint scanners and describes it as a “secret handshake” between a resident and their front door.

Beyond the biometric feature, the Palm Lock offers multiple alternative entry methods. Users can unlock the door via the Wyze app over Wi‑Fi, generate time‑limited keypad codes for guests, or employ a traditional physical key. The lock’s keypad is numbered, enabling visitors to enter a code that can be set to expire automatically.

Integration with existing Wyze hardware is seamless. The Palm Lock works in tandem with any Wyze video doorbells already installed, providing a unified smart home security experience. Voice control is supported through popular assistants, including Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, allowing users to lock or unlock doors with spoken commands.

Power and reliability are addressed through a six‑month battery lifespan, with a USB‑C charging port available for emergency power restoration. When the batteries are depleted, the lock can be charged until replacements are installed.

Safety features include a built‑in gyroscope that detects when the door is closed and automatically engages the lock. If the door is left ajar, an alarm sounds to alert occupants. All biometric data is stored locally on the device; Wyze confirms that no palm scans are uploaded to the cloud or the app, preserving user privacy.

The Palm Lock is priced at $130 and is currently available for purchase through Wyze’s website. Its combination of cutting‑edge biometric security, flexible entry options, and integration with existing Wyze products positions it as a competitive offering in the growing smart home market.

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